Monday, January 20, 2014

Spicy Roasted Shrimp Sandwiches with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise

I never was a fan of sandwiches until I met Gavin.  His love for them made me appreciate them more and more.  He’s what you would call ‘a sandwich connoisseur’-he’s sooo opinionated about them.  His standards for them make mine high.  I think our favorite is a Chicken Clubhouse sandwich from a local restaurant in town-this is the best sandwich you will taste.  I wouldn’t attempt to recreate it because it’s so good!!

I think what I enjoyed most about this sandwich was the shrimp.  It was juicy & roasted to perfection.  The shrimp itself aren’t too spicy but the mayonnaise kicks it up a notch-a welcomed addition.  I love the heat.  The mayo makes more than what you actually need for the sandwiches, but you have plenty leftover for future sandwiches. Great news!

So, if you’re looking for lunch ideas, look no further, okay?

Spicy Roasted Shrimp Sandwiches with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the chipotle avocado mayonnaise:

2 chipotle peppers, in adobo sauce

1 avocado, pitted and chopped

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 baguette, cut into 4 equal pieces,  for serving (toasting is optional)

Spinach leaves, for serving

Sliced tomatoes, for serving

Sliced avocado, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, cumin, garlic, chili powder, salt & pepper.  Place the shrimp on a prepared baking sheet & place in the oven & roast until pink, about 6-8 minutes.

In a blender, combine the avocado, mayo, sour cream, lime & salt. Blend until smooth.

Serve sandwiches on a baguette with spinach, tomato, avocado & shrimp with chipotle avocado mayonnaise.

Source: adapted from Damn Delicious, originally from Life’s Ambrosia